2000 explorer 5.0efi swap???

[Rojo]

I just bought a 1972 and I am new to the Bronco scene. I am thinking of installing a 2000 explorer 5.0efi serpentine setup hydroboost and 4r70w. Are there issues with the heads in this year that I need to be concerned with as far as headers go? Is this a good year motor to swap?? Any pointers greatly appreciated!! Thanks

 

[crawler73]

I know that year has the "P" heads so a lot of people use the Bronco Hut shorty headers.

 

[ScanmanSteven]

Shouldn't be, I think those are just GT40s, not the dreaded GT40P.

 

[Broncobowsher]

'00 should be the P heads. Last non-P heads were early '97

P-heads have the funny plug angle that can be problematic in fitting headers.

 

[G's Baja Bronco]

x3, p heads! cam is not a performance grind, timing belt vs chain. but you could use the ECM and run engine and 4rw!!

have fun!

G

 

[surfer-b]

You want hav any prob, the factory Explorer manifolds work perfect, no need for headers unless you just want them. Never seen a 96-01 5.0 explorer with a timing belt

 

[mattyq17]

I was wondering the same thing came across a 2000 explorer complete and running for $500 on Craigslist, says it won't pass smog because of computer error, don't know how many miles. I want to go 351 since I have no motor right now but could definitely use the tranny.

 

[Rox Crusher]

don't let the P heads scare you off, they are actually pretty good heads from performance perspective

they just require use of Bronco Hut headers due to the spark plug angle

 

[Justafordguy]

Can you use the stock manifolds already on the 5.0?

 

[Rojo]

Ok thanks for the input. Now I just need to make a decision! Haha not easy

 

[G's Baja Bronco]

You want hav any prob, the factory Explorer manifolds work perfect, no need for headers unless you just want them. Never seen a 96-01 5.0 explorer with a timing belt

I read that somewhere, about the belt, I went with a 93 5.0 HO from a 92 t-bird and used gt40P heads with double springs over the low revving single wire explorer valve springs.

so have you seen a dual roller timing set, same as the HO's or single roller/nylon gears? just curious for future knowledge.

G